In a recent Gabfest Reads episode, Maggie Smith discussed the creative journey in poetry with John Dickerson. They examined the emotional highs and lows of writing, particularly the exhilarating moment when a poem feels complete. Smith emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself during the creative process and the satisfaction of letting a piece of work take shape. They also navigated the concepts of joy in creativity, distinguishing between the joy felt during challenging phases versus the joy after reflecting on the completed effort.
Maggie Smith describes the exhilarating moment of realizing a poem is complete, emphasizing the satisfaction of the work finally doing its intended job.
John Dickerson and Maggie Smith explore the nature of joy in the creative process, distinguishing between immediate joy and reflective joy after overcoming challenges.
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